Charles Russell: The Women in His Life and Art

CHARLES RUSSELL: The Women in his Life and Art

On Exhibit: November 20, 2018 through April 14, 2019

Charles M. Russell, "Lady Buckeroo", c. 1920–1925, watercolor, pen and ink on paper; Montana Historical Society, Mackay Collection, Helena, Montana.

Best known for his portrayals of the American West as a man’s world, Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) depicted a surprising number of women throughout his artistic career. While many of his images of women conform to the pervasive stereotypes and artistic trends of turnof-the-century America, his representations were more nuanced and action-oriented than those of numerous contemporaries.

Charles M. Russell, "Keeoma", 1898, oil on canvas; Montana Historical Society, Mackay Collection, Helena, Montana.

Building off of the pioneering research of Ginger K. Renner, the exhibition will include 60 works in oil, watercolor, pen and ink, and bronze that span Russell’s career from 1890 to 1926, plus several additional works by notable artists. Exhibition Presenting Sponsors are the Richard C. Adkerson Family Foundation, J.P. Morgan and Scottsdale Art Auction. AZ

Charles M. Russell, "The Waterhole", 1906, oil on panel; Petrie Collection, Denver, Colorado.

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